Autumn Weed Control in New Sown Pastures
Understanding what is occurring in your soil is the beginning of the success or failure of your pastures. Annual soil tests can be taken to see trends occurring, fluctuations in major nutrients, pH CaCl2 levels, salts and soil sodicity.
The Importance of Soil Testing – a critical component in your farming practices
Understanding what is occurring in your soil is the beginning of the success or failure of your pastures. Annual soil tests can be taken to see trends occurring, fluctuations in major nutrients, pH CaCl2 levels, salts and soil sodicity.
How to Grow a Successful Maize Crop
More dairy farmers are turning to maize silage as a vital supplementary feed, offering bulk and a rich source of slowly fermentable starch for lead feeding and early lactation. Once infrastructure like a silage pit, feeding equipment, and feed pad is secured, following key management steps ensures a successful crop outcome.
Full Effluent Management
In the ever-evolving world of dairy farming, efficiency and sustainability are paramount. Recognizing these critical needs, Webber & Chivell’s Ag Services has proudly introduced the 9.5 meter dribble bar. Coupled with the powerful GEA Stirrer, this duo is setting new standards in effluent management and nutrient distribution.
Swanky new fertiliser storage
In the heart of Simpson, our brand new storage facility is on the verge of completion, promising even more efficient storage of products. With the final strokes of construction nearing completion, the grand inauguration of this shed is set for March, marking the beginning of new storage capabilities.
Maize day – March: Dive into the world of maize
Dive into the world of farming with us on Webber & Chivell’s “Maize Day”! 🌽Together with our agronomists you’ll boost your farmers know-how about all the steps prior to maize harvest, explore crops, and delve into the world of weed, pest, disease and nutrient control.
Spreading with drones increases efficiency
Drones have increasingly become popular for spreading fertilisers, cricket bait, slug bait and herbicides. Webber and Chivell drones are equipped with cameras and sensors that are able to capture high-resolution imagery and can target specific areas accurately. Helping to monitor crops, nutrient deficiencies, and pests and diseases in a timely and efficient manner.
Webber & Chivell’s Fertiliser Trial Plots – Key lessons about fertiliser
Webber & Chivell run pasture trial plots yearly to test new fertiliser products, new blend combinations and management practices. This provides professional development for our agronomist on the most economic fertiliser combinations based on current prices.
Weeds, Pest Disease Management – Key Considerations!
Every year crops are exposed to different conditions, making the management of weeds, pests and diseases a challenging job. Webber and Chivell offer a range of agronomic services to assist in the effective management control of pests and diseases in agriculture.
Webber & Chivell Fertilisers are a Fertcare Organisation
Fertcare plays a major role in safeguarding our environment by helping to ensure farmers receive consistent good quality advice on fertiliser use.
Farmers can rely on Fertcare accredited organisations to take a responsible approach to fertiliser use based on productivity, farmer profitability, environmental risk management safety in their crops and pastures.
When used appropriately, fertilisers can have a positive environmental impact as well as being vital to productive farming, but particularly if misused they can also have a negative effect on the environment…
